It’s a tradition. In November, Time ranks the products that have stood out for their concept over the past year. The objective of this exercise is to highlight inventions that make the world a better place. Here is the magazine’s beauty selection.
“To compile our list of the Best Inventions of 2021, we gathered suggestions in various categories from Time’s editors and correspondents, as well as through an online nomination process. We then evaluated each contestant on a number of key factors, including originality, creativity, effectiveness, ambition and impact,” Time explains.
In total, 100 concepts were honored by the magazine in a variety of sectors.
Beauty ranking
Supergoop! Daily Dose Vitamin C + SPF 40 Serum
“Vitamin C skincare products, proven to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone, are more popular than ever. But after surveying her customers, Holly Thaggard, founder of Supergoop! found that few users were aware that the active ingredients in vitamin C treatments are rendered ineffective by the sun, so they must be combined with SPF.”
After three years of research, this product has become the brand’s best-selling product for consumers.
L’Oréal Water Saver
It’s not a cosmetic per se, but it’s a tool that will come in handy for hair stylists. In these times of climate crisis, water conservation is a real issue.
L’Oréal has therefore designed a system that can be attached directly to sinks and that allows “to ensure a better use …
